High on a ridge
over the Back River, in Boothbay, Maine, you'll find a tranquil spot
set apart to nurture and to provide sanctuary for those who create.
Whether you come to work on a writing or artistic project of your
own or as part of a workshop or special interest group, you will
find support, creature comforts, and peace – all you need to produce
your best work.

Finding the ArtWork that
Fits

Growing One's Own
Self-expression

Creating a Colorful
Work

Nurturing the Talent
Within

Balancing Life through
Relationship to Creativity

Gathering Together
with other Artists to journey through Life's Challenges

MANY ARTISTS WILL gather here to teach
classes in DRAWING & PAINTING
to all ages and levels of experience. The focus of these classes is
to exercise the brain through the concentration of seeing, and
translating that awareness to a two dimensional surface. Students
will learn to activate that surface while using a variety of drawing
and painting media.

It is not required
to have previous experience or to have “artistic talent”, because
everyone can learn about form, space, line, and mark-making by
engaging in this activity. Classes are offered as private tutorials,
or as a group, however, even in the group setting attention is
focused on the needs of the individuals to facilitate their personal
goals.

Examples of drawing
and painting throughout the gamut of art history are sited during
the class. There is no prejudice for any particular style of drawing
or painting, only a requirement to fully commit to the exploration.

LENGTH OF STAY: How long you stay
to attend your Artist's Retreat is up to you and to your instructor.
To help fulfill the
purpose of the Bold Colorful Life Retreat Center and to let the
breezes off Back River clear your creative path, we recommend a stay
of at least a week. Your hostess, Melissa Thornton, an experienced
life coach, artist and Innkeeper, creates an ambience and a daily
schedule that will help you concentrate your energies on your
artistic endeavor.

WHILE YOU STAY:

Morning meals are taken with
other participants

Quiet working hours are from 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. with mid-day
meals shared with others or on your own

Evening meals are taken with other participants

The site is smoke-free, pet free and healthy foods are available
at all times

In the evening, you may want
to share your work in conversation with others in front of the Great
Room fireplace or watch the
sun set
in the magical west-Boothbay sky.

FOCUS RETREATSare for
artists, writers, musicians, photographers, philosophers, actors,
scientists, and environmentalists who would like to come and
concentrate on their work in a quiet, inspiring setting. Price is
specific to the requirements of the retreat. Call Melissa for more
information (207) 633-6566

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